Form 6 \ Reading Comprehension \ Semester II
What is so great about running?
In the past, people didn’t need sports like running to stay healthy because they were very active. But these days, many of us spend most of the day sitting down. This means we need to get some exercise in our free time, and running is a cheap and easy way to do it. It’s more fun than doing boring exercises in a gym, and all you need is a good pair of trainers and some comfortable clothes. Also, it’s a sport that people can do at any age – for example, Fauja Singh finished a marathon at the age of 101!
To make running interesting, you can enter a race. Fun runs are very popular. These are often 5 km long and are great for beginners. You can run with your friends and maybe dress up. For fitter people, there are halfmarathons, marathons, or even ultra-marathons. These can be 70–400 km long. One of the most famous is the Marathon des Sables which takes six days and goes through the Sahara desert.
Running is fun and scientists say it is one of the best ways to keep fit. However, make sure you don’t do it every day – it’s important to have a rest between runs. Running improves the health of almost every part of your body, including your brain. It can make you feel happier and healthier, and live longer. It also helps you sleep well, and that gives you the energy to enjoy your life more. Perhaps it’s the perfect sport!
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Why didn’t people in the past need sports like running to stay healthy?
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What is one reason why running is considered a good exercise?
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What do you need to start running?
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At what age did Fauja Singh finish a marathon?
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What is a fun run typically characterized by?
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Which of the following is a famous ultra-marathon?
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How long does the Marathon des Sables take?
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Why is it important to have a rest between runs?
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What part of the body does running improve?
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How does running affect your sleep?
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People in the past needed running to stay healthy.
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Running is an expensive sport because you need a lot of equipment.
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Running can make you feel happier and healthier.
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Running is only suitable for young people.
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A half-marathon is a shorter distance than a marathon.
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The Marathon des Sables takes place in the Sahara desert.
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Running every day is recommended by the text.
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Fun runs are usually 70-400 km long.
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The text says running is the only way to stay fit these days.
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The text recommends running as the perfect sport.
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